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as in valiant
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
the stalwart soldiers in the army of Alexander the Great, who willingly followed him to the ends of the known world
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as in strong
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
a stalwart yet lithe athlete
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as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
the stalwart walls of the castle
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as in activist
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Recent Examples of stalwart
James Brizuela, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
And while legacy and luxury brands are brimming with excellent options, don’t turn your nose up at stalwart New England staples like L.L. Bean, which is worn by everyone from schoolchildren to financiers here in the Northeast for good reason.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Even if he is now seen as a more polarizing figure, the former businessman and longtime conservative stalwart seems once again to be cruising toward the chancellorship.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The stalwart offensive tackle spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the then-Washington Redskins.
—James Brizuela, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
And while legacy and luxury brands are brimming with excellent options, don’t turn your nose up at stalwart New England staples like L.L. Bean, which is worn by everyone from schoolchildren to financiers here in the Northeast for good reason.
—Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
Still, the stalwart Parnell shone in his roles, no matter the size, and his invaluable comic presence served him well afterward, with Tina Fey remembering her SNL colleague for the scene-stealing role of Dr. Leo Spaceman on her series 30 Rock.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Even if he is now seen as a more polarizing figure, the former businessman and longtime conservative stalwart seems once again to be cruising toward the chancellorship.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalwart
Adjective
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The rest of the episode shows the Current’s valiant efforts despite the loss in the NWSL semifinals against Orlando.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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Among the many tributes her colleagues pay her valiant war effort, there is one that screams from the pages of her book.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Parker Hall The Best Workout Headphones for Moving Around Constantly Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones.—
Brad Bourque,
WIRED,
15 Mar. 2025
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This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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Since the 1980s, activists fighting for immigration and refugee justice have continued to turn to sanctuary practices, both sacred and secular, as a method to protect members of their communities.—
Made by History,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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Like those activists, he is accused of leading protests with which the government disagrees.—
David Cole,
The New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The book’s premise revolves around Zachary, a courageous eight-year-old diagnosed with a terminal pediatric cancer, who has an enlightening dream where God approaches him with a mission.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Her courageous work in eastern Ukraine stands in direct contrast to Trump and Putin, who heap praise on each other and ignore the devastation to Ukraine, an ignorance that not even death and injury to women and children can penetrate.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Schumer also extended an invitation to Emma Larson, who received treatment for her spinal muscular atrophy due to a reimbursement from the National Institutes of Health, as well as Jessica Martinez and Ana Medina Garcia, recipients of Medicaid from New York.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
4 Mar. 2025
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Medicaid recipients Jessica Martinez and Ana Medina Garcia, cancer survivors and recipients of Medicaid, and Emma Larson, who received a lifesaving treatment for her spinal muscular atrophy due to a reimbursement from the National Institutes of Health, were also invited by Schumer.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And in Sunday’s unique atmosphere, embracing the moment in front of a vocal crowd of Yomiuri Giants supporters.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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His daughter, Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte, visited him in the court's detention center Friday and met with supporters outside the court.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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LaBruce’s idiosyncrasy is connected to the fearless audacity of his brave, tragic inspiration, Pasolini.—
Armond White,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, Scott’s act of mass ventriloquism—patient, playful, physically astute and ultimately brave—clarifies something at the heart of Chekhov’s play.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Stalwart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalwart. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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